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HOW TO WIN A SOUL TO CHRIST 3. Christ paid the penalty - Rom 5:8.
4. Works are not necessary (you must reject
Proverbs 11:30 your way and accept God's way) - Rom. 6:23.
INTRODUCTION: Why some professing Christians 5. You must receive Christ - John 1:12;
do not witness: Rev. 3:20.
[Link] have never been saved - 6. Assurance - 1 John 5:11-13
Matt, 7:21-23; Mark 8:38; Titus 1:16 7. Set an appointment in order to follow-up.
[Link] have sin in their lives - Matt. 28:19,20.
Psalm 51:2,3,12,13; 1 John 1:6-9
[Link] are gripped by fear - THE COMPLETE SOUL WINNING
Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10; 2 Tim. 1:7 PRESENTATION
Four causes of fear: Four solutions to fear: The words have been carefully
1. A lack of surrender 1. Be filled with the Spirit by surrender selected and are very important.
and obedience - Acts 4:13, 31
2. A lack of knowledge 2. Memorize a plan and some verses According to Heb. 9:27, God says
1 Peter 3:15
that you and I are going to die.
Where would you go if you were to
3. A lack of experience 3. Obey God - expose yourself to soul
die today?
winning experiences.
God's Word tells us how to get to
4. A dread of persecution 4. Expect and welcome it - Matt. 5:10-16;
Heaven. (Open Bible to John 3)
2 Tim. 3:12
According to John 3:3, how do we
A. Five ways this plan will help you in your get to heaven? He says by being
witnessing: born again. We have been born once, but a new birth is
l. It overcomes fear - you know what to say. necessary. Nicodemus asks a question in John 3:4
2. It overcomes arguments - you guide the (read it). Is this possible? Read John 3:5. What water is
conversation by questions. Jesus talking about? (usually baptism is given as the
3. It overcomes ignorance - draw a map in your answer) Jesus is talking about the first birth. The baby
N.T. to guide you. is carried in a water bag before it is born. The water
4. It overcomes uncertainty - you always know bag breaks at birth and the baby is born. The water-
where you are going. birth #1 and the Spirit- birth #2. John 3:6 says the
5. It overcomes failure - you will be able to same thing only using different words. "That which is
clearly explain the gospel to any one, any born of the flesh is flesh, (birth #1) that which is born
place, any time. of the Spirit is Spirit." (birth #2)
B. Your goal is to win the person to Jesus Read John 3:7. Now the Bible tells us how to be
Christ, therefore: born again. You must realize:
1. Never argue for any reason - 2 Tim. 2:23-26. 1. All have sinned - Rom 3:23
2. Stay on the subject, don't let him sidetrack
Who would you say this verse is talking about?
you.
(Rom 3:23) (Wait for his answer every time you ask a
3. Using the N.T. cover the seven main points.
question.) If everyone has sinned, that means I've
C. An outline to memorize and follow: sinned doesn't it? Does it mean you have sinned too?
1. All have sinned - Rom. 3:23.
What are some of the ways we sin? Our thoughts
2. The penalty for sin is death and hell -
reveal what we really are. How would you like to have
Rom 6:23; Rev. 21:8.

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all the thoughts you have had this past month projected with the work of Christ, are you? After Jesus died and
on a movie screen for all to see? was buried, what happened? What came out of that
The thing that is so bad about sin is that it separates grave? His body or His spirit? (Read 1 Cor. 15:3-8)
us from God and it must be paid for. What did they see? Of course, His body. (Turn to Luke
2. The penalty for sin is death and hell - 24:36-43 to clarify that his body arose and never died
Rom 6:23; Rev. 21:8 again. This proves that God was satisfied.) Do you
believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried and
This verse, Rom. 6:23, says that the wages of sin is
that he arose?
death. What kind of death do you think it is talking
4. Works are not necessary
about? Is it just a physical death, or does it mean more
(you must reject your way and accept God's
than that? Rev. 21:8 describes this death. Would you
Way) Romans 6:23; John 14:6.
read this verse? This verse teaches that the punishment
for sin is eternal separation from God, suffering in the What does this verse, Rom. 6:23, say the gift of God
Lake of Fire forever and forever. Of course, there is no is? Notice it is a gift, not a reward. We can't earn it, we
purgatory mentioned in the Bible. The R.C.C. invented don't deserve it, we can't pay for it. You only need to
purgatory in 1438 in order to raise funds for the receive it and thank God for it. Notice, eternal life is
church. through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). It's not through the
church, or baptism, or by our good deeds. Eternal life
According to the Bible, if God gave me what I
is in Christ, if I have Christ I have life, if I do not have
deserve, I would be in hell right now. If you were to
Christ, I do not have life
die right now, according to the Bible, where would you
go? (This is very important, always ask this question Let this tract represent a ten peso bill. Let's suppose
and do not continue the presentation until he admits he that today is your birthday, and I'm your best friend. If
is lost and on his way to hell. He can't be saved unless I placed the 10 pesos in the N.T. and told you I was
he realizes he is lost - Luke 5:32 19:10.) giving it to you for your birthday, you would believe
me, wouldn't you? Okay, it is a gift, and I have given it
I have some good news for you. You don't have to
to you and you believe me ,but you do not have it until
go to hell because God loves you and Christ died for
you do what? (Hold N.T. out to him while you are
you.
saying this.) Until you receive it.
3. Christ paid the penalty - Rom. 5:8
God has given us eternal life, this life is in His Son.
Would you read Rom. 5:8? This verse teaches that
You can believe all the facts about Christ but you do
Christ died for our sins. Do you believe Christ died for
not have eternal life until you receive Jesus Christ.
you? Let me show you what that means. Let this (keys,
5. You must receive Christ -
or whatever) represent all of your sins, and let this
John 1:12; Rev. 3:20; Rom 10:9,13.
hand represent you (Place keys in right hand). Here
you are under the weight of your sins. Let this hand Rom. 10:9 What does it mean "thou shalt be saved"?
represent Jesus. He never sinned. But when Jesus Saved from what? (Hell) What two things must we do
Christ was on the cross, God took all of your sins and in order to be saved according to this verse?
laid them on Jesus Christ, (Transfer keys from right to 1. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
left hand as you say this sentence.) Jesus suffered, died, Lord Jesus" Do you believe that Jesus Christ
and paid for all of your sins. How many sins does that is different from you and I? Of course. He
leave for you to pay for? None! if you accept Christ as was virgin born, perfect, never sinned and was
your Saviour, as your substitute. Do you believe that the Son of God.
what Jesus did on the cross paid for your sins and 2. "and shalt believe in thine heart (what?) that
earned salvation for you, or do you think you have to God hath raised Him (Jesus Christ) from the
do something else to earn salvation? God is satisfied dead..." again, do you believe that God raised
Christ from the dead? Notice, nothing is said
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about joining the church or being baptized or Which group are you in? So if you died right now,
being good, etc.. If those things could get you according to the Bible, where would you go? Ten
to heaven, then God would have mentioned years from now? Why? How long will Jesus stay in
them wouldn't he? (Read Rom 10:13) you? (Heb. 13:5b)
John 1:12 teaches that to believe in Christ means to 7. Set an appointment to return in order to
receive Him into your life and completely depend on follow-up.
Him for your salvation. When you receive Christ you Leave him with a few good tracts, as, Now that I
become a child of God. Have Been Saved or Suggestions for New Christians.
Revelation 3:20 explains how to receive Christ. Who
is knocking in this verse? What door is He knocking
on? Do you believe that if you were to invite Jesus FIVE THINGS
Christ to come into your life and save you, that He
would do it? ABOUT SOUL WINNING
Jesus Christ is alive in heaven right now. If you invite
Him to come in, He will come into your life by the 1. SOUL WINNING IS COMMANDED.
Holy Spirit. He will forgive all your sins, give you His Matthew 28:19, John 15:16 and John 20:21
righteousness, give you the gift of eternal life and bring
about a change in your life. He will cause you to hate 2. SOUL WINNING IS NEEDED.
sin and give you a desire to live for Him. Would you John 3:18, 36 and 2 Corinthians 5:11
like for Jesus to come into your life and save you right
now? 3. SOUL WINNING IS REWARDING.
NOW - Psalm 126:5, 6
Let me pray so you can hear me. You listen to what I
LATER - 1 Thess. 2:19,20
am saying. If you like what you hear and want to say it
for yourself and mean it, you repeat after me, out loud: It brings joy to the saved.

"Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner, (Pause) It brings joy to the Lord.
I'm sorry for my sins. (Pause) It brings joy to the church.
Forgive me of my sins. (Pause)
It brings joy to the soul winner.
I believe that You died for me and rose again.
(Pause) 4. SOUL WINNING DELIGHTS THE
I invite You to come into my heart right now HEART OF GOD John 3:16 and John 15:8
and save me. (Pause)
Thank You for coming in as you have 5. SOUL WINNING IS GOD'S MEANS OF
promised. (Pause) Amen." RECONCILING A WORLD UNTO
HIMSELF 1 Corinthians 1:21

6. Give him assurance -1 John 5:11-13. Soul winning defeats the purpose of Satan.
Did you ask Jesus to come in? Did he come in? How Soul winning depopulates Hell.
do you know he did? He said he would. We must
depend on his promises. Would you read these verses Soul winning populates Heaven.
(1 John 5:11-13)? Notice there are two groups of
people. One group has the Son and they have life. The
other group has not the Son and they do not have life.
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TEN VISITATION COMMANDMENTS b. Try to determine whether the answer is an
1. Be well prepared. excuse or a reason. If he has a real problem,
a. Memorize or mark in your Bible verses that try to answer with the Bible and your own
explain salvation. experience.
b. Know the principal rules and questions in c. Do not ask him if you can pray. Tell him to
witnessing. bow his head while you pray and pray after
c. Learn all pertinent facts about each person you, if he can mean what he prays.
you will visit. 9. Follow up the interview.
2. Depend on the Holy Spirit's Guidance. a. Invite him to church and leave some good
a. Remember Jesus' promise, "Lo I am with you tracts with him.
always..." b. Invite him to Sunday School.
b. Pray before entering a home. c. Offer to come get him and go with him.
3. Observe the rules of courteous visiting. 10. Make a report on the case and record all
a. Recall qualities you like in a visitor and act needed information.
that way.
b. Size up the situation/ pray quietly for
COUNSELING THE SAVED
guidance.
c. Be friendly and natural. Take a sincere AND UNSAVED
interest in children and home. I. HOW TO BEGIN COUNSELING.
4. Establish friendly contact with main person
you came to see. A. Before you begin to speak to the person,
a. Ask questions about his past life - where pray in your heart for the leading of the Holy
reared, parents, etc.. Spirit.
b. Ask if you might see him alone. B. Always ask the person his name and then use
it as you counsel.
5. Have private conversation with the prospect.
a. Have him take you to porch, car, or another C. Ask the person the reason why he responded
room out of hearing. (came forward):
1. How can I help you?
b. Make your conversation natural.
2. Why did you come?
6. Make it easy for prospect to talk with you.
3. Why did you raise your hand? (if he did)
a. Ask simple questions about his home, family,
4. Do you have a problem?
job, interests in life.
b. As soon as possible, get to the main issue. 5. What do you want the Lord Jesus to do for
(His salvation) you today? (to child)
7. See if he has been born again.
THE PERSON NEEDS TO STATE THE
a. Read from John 3. Ask if he knows the
PROBLEM IN HIS OWN WORDS.
meaning of this scripture.
b. If not, take him step by step through the D. The person, especially if a child, will not
truth. always respond to your questioning in the most
c. If he is saved, talk about church attendance, informative or expected manner, some may say:
baptism, membership. 1. I need or (want) Jesus in my heart.
8. Press for a decision. 2. My brother (or friend) did.
a. Don't give him a chance to say "no" until you 3. My friend (or relative) made me come.
have given him every reason to say "yes". 4. I don't know.
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6. I have sin in my life (I feel bad about C. For both saved and unsaved, ask questions
something I did). after counseling to determine what has taken
7. I'm not really sure if I have Jesus in my place.
heart (if I'm saved). 1. Where is Jesus now?
II. REASONS WHY SAVED AND UNSAVED 2. Who will go with you today?
3. What has Jesus done for you ?
RESPOND TO THE INVITATION.
4. What did you do today?
A. Unsaved. D. Always end the counseling session with a
1. To receive Christ as personal Saviour. thank you prayer.
a. He needs to feel an awareness of his own 1. For the gift of salvation.
personal sin problem. 2 . For helping with the problem.
b. He needs to know and believe that Christ
died to take the punishment for his sins and III. SOME "DO'S" AND "DON'TS" IN
rose again. COUNSELING
c. He must personally accept Christ as His A. DO'S
Saviour from sin. 1. Do smile, look friendly, let Christ's love
2. Looking for answers to problems or relief show through you.
from guilt. 2. Do use the Word of God -allowing the
a. Go over the gospel with him (a-c under #1 person to read it if possible.
above) 3. Do use a simple vocabulary.
b. If he doesn't understand, won't admit he is 4. Do be thorough, but brief.
a sinner, does not have an accepting 5. Do sit face to face - eye level if possible.
attitude towards you; DO NOT force him 6. Do find a quiet place but not secluded.
into a prayer, but YOU PRAY that he will 7. Do keep a record.
soon understand and come to the place B. DON'TS
where he is willing to be saved. Give him 1. Don't drag it out.
some Gospel tracts and let him know you 2. Don't push him into a decision he is not
will be praying for him and want to talk to ready to make.
him again. Follow him up in home 3. Don't limit the Spirit or yourself.
visitation. 4. Don't be in a hurry.

NEVER TELL A PERSON HE IS SAVED:

SHOW HIM FROM GOD'S WORD G-R-O-W-T-H
AND LET THE HOLY SPIRIT TELL HIM.
Go to church - Heb. 10:25
B. Saved R ead your Bible - Joshua 1:8
1. For assurance of salvation from the Word of
God - Heb. 13:5. Obey the Lord in Baptism - Acts 2:41; Matt. 28:19,20.
2. For confession of sin -1 John 1:9.
3. For dedication (giving his whole life to God) W itness for Christ - Acts 1:8.
Romans 12:1. T alk to God - John 14:13,14.
4. For guidance in spiritual growth -
1 Peter 2:2.
5. For prayer - John 16:24.

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IV. GROWTH FOR NEW CHRISTIANS.
Teach them the following acrostic to help them
remember:
V. THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO THE
PROCRASTINATOR.
The procrastinator is the person who hopes to be
saved some day before he dies. This does not
necessarily mean that he denies the plan of salvation or
his need to personally accept Jesus Christ as his Lord
and Saviour from sin. For a variety of reasons he wants
to put off his acceptance of Jesus Christ.
The sinner may have many reasons for putting off
salvation. He may want to enjoy the pleasures of sin, or
sow some wild oats; whatever his reason he needs to
realize that salvation is always referred to in the
present tense.
God urges the individual to be saved now; tomorrow
may be too late. It is never an optional matter. As long
as Satan can keep us procrastinating we will not be
saved.
1. The Folly of Procrastination -
2 Cor. 6:2; Isa. 55:6
2. The Failure of Tomorrow -
Prov. 27:1; 29:1; Jas. 4:13,14.
3. The Finality of the Holy Spirit's Ministry -
Gen. 6:3.
4. The Futility of Riches and Prestige -
Mark 8:36; Gal. 6:7,8.
5. The Fatality of Neglect - Heb. 2:3.
6. The Fact of Death - Luke 12:20; Heb. 9:27.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO WIN A SOUL TO CHRIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

A. Five Ways This Plan Will Help You In Your Witnessing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Your Goal Is To Win The Person To Jesus Christ: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C. An Outline To Memorize And Follow: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

THE COMPLETE SOUL WINNING PRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TEN VISITATION COMMANDMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

COUNSELING THE SAVED AND THE UNSAVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

I. How To Begin Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
II. Reasons Why Saved And Unsaved Respond To The Invitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
III. Some "Do's" And "Don'ts" In Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IV. Growth For New Christians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
V. The Bible Speaks To The Procrastinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS YEAR

1. Read through the New Testament.

2. Memorize the books of the New Testament.
3. Look up and read all the material for each block.
4. T-H-I-N-K as you read this material. It will be a blessing to you.
It will also change your life.
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